## **Mansfield** ## **Wildlife Rescue** **Registered Charity: 1186301** **Mansfield Wildlife Rescue Common Lane Pleasley Vale Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8FJ T 01623 810625** **E mansfieldwildlife23@gmail.com** ## **Mansfield Wildlife Rescue Annual Trustee Report 2023-2024** **Reporting Period** : 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 ## **About Us** Mansfield Wildlife Rescue operates under its constitution, managed by appointed trustees responsible for its governance and activities. ## **Our Mission** : To care for injured, abandoned, and orphaned native wildlife across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. We focus on rehabilitating animals and releasing them back into the wild to promote conservation and biodiversity. ## **Key Achievements** ## **Wildlife Admissions & Rehabilitation** - 20% increase in admissions compared to last year, reflecting greater trust in our services. - Majority were birds, with a rise in mammals and other species. - 80% of admissions were successfully rehabilitated and released. ## **Infrastructure Improvements** - **New Car Park** : Improved accessibility for visitors and supporters. - **Community Area** : A new hub for education, refreshments, and visitor engagement, generating vital funds. ## **Community & Education** - Strengthened partnerships with schools and colleges, offering workshops and programs to inspire future wildlife advocates. - Empowered youth with skills to support wildlife care and conservation. ## **Securing Our Future** - **Site Purchase Progress** : Agreed on a purchase price for our current site, taking a major step toward securing a permanent home. - **Fundraising Efforts** : Planning campaigns to raise funds for this purchase and long-term stability. Mansfield Wildlife Rescue Registered Charity 1186301 ## **Challenges & Recovery** - Overcame challenges from 2022, including a house fire, with strong community support. - A £10,000 Lottery grant received in December 2022 was crucial in upgrading enclosures and our animal hospital. ## **Future Plans** 1. Expand educational programs to reach more schools and groups. 2. Continue upgrading facilities to manage rising wildlife admissions. 3. Deepen connections with the local community through events and partnerships. 4. Focus on fundraising to secure a permanent site for our rescue centre. ## **Trustee Responsibilities** Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and financial statements in line with legal and regulatory requirements. ## **Approval** : This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 12/01/2025 and signed on their behalf: C Martins Cheryl Martins Manager/Chair Mansfield Wildlife Rescue Registered Charity 1186301 ## MANSFIELD WILDLIFE RESCUE ## REG CHARITY NO: 1186301 ## **Receipts and Payment Accounts** Period Start Date Period End Date **1[st] April 2023 31[st] March 2024** ## **Section A Receipts and payments** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds
funds funds funds
Receipts
Donations 6,422 - - 6,422
Fundraising 13,910 - - 13,910
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Sub total 20,332 - - 20,332
Payments
Refurbishments to Premises 2,900 3,171 - 6,071
Council Lease - - - -
Solicitors Fees - - - -
Fundraising Expenses 560 - - 560
Vets 1,775 1,775
Food/Bedding 4,946 - - 4,946
Misc Equipment/Enclosures/Incubators 3,018 - - 3,018
Insurance 925 - - 925
Utilities (electric,water,telecoms) 3,923 - - 3,923
Vehicle Expenses (tax, insurance, ect) 1,274 - - 1,274
Waste Disposal 829 - - 829
Bank Charges 83 - - 83
Printing/Postage 51 - - 51
Sub total 20,284 3,171 - 23,455
Total payments 20,284 3,171 - 23,455
Net of receipts/(payments) 48 - 3,171 - - 3,123
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Carried forward last year end 3,091 5,717 - 8,808
Cash funds this year end 3,139 2,546 - 5,685
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